Writing
Cathrine Frank
Curricular Requirements
The interdisciplinary minor in writing has a developmental writing sequence that remains flexible to maximize the options for students. Students need to complete at least (one) Foundational course, (two) courses in Professional Writing contexts and (two) discipline specific writing courses.
| Course | Credits |
| Foundations Courses | |
|
ENG 110- English Composition |
4 |
| ENG 111- Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENG 209- Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| ENG 220- History of the English Language | 3 |
| Professional Writing Contexts | |
| ENG 2xx- Business & Technical Writing | 3 |
| CMM 211- Introduction to Journalism | 3 |
| CMM 240- Social Applications of Web 2.0 | 3 |
| ENG 304- Reading & Writing in Digital Environments | 3 |
| BUMG 314- Grant Writing | 3 |
| ENV 321- Env Communications/Expert Practice | 3 |
| Discipline Specific Writing Courses | |
| BUMK 310- Advertising | 3 |
| BUMG 400- Management Seminar | 3 |
| ENG 334- Methods in Literary/Cultural Criticism | 3 |
| ENG 491/492- Internship(s) | 3-9 |
| ENV 333- Nature Writers with Field Lab | 4 |
| ENV 334- Contemporary Nature Writing | 3 |
Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the interdisciplinary minor in writing will be able to:
- Employ more progressively more sophisticated approaches to such elements of the writing process as idea development, drafting, revision, editing and proof reading.
- Demonstrate and apply rhetorical awareness to a range situations requiring written communication.
- Provide meaningful, substantive peer feedback in both professional and discipline specific writing contexts.
Honors Program
We offer qualified students the option of participating in our and graduating with Honors. This includes significant research, scholarship or creative activity under the direction of a faculty member.
Financial Information
TUITION AND FEES
Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees, please consult the Financial Information section of this catalog.